SEB (Society for Experimental Biology) Talks & Presentations

Society for Experimental Biology

A Student-Staff Collaborative Approach to De-colonising a Biosciences Curriculum

Explore a collaborative approach to decolonizing biosciences curriculum, featuring student and staff surveys, case studies, and insights from Durham University's experience.

• YouTube
• 30 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Society for Experimental Biology

Contextualising the Curriculum in a UKHE Biology Department

Explore strategies for decolonizing and diversifying biology curricula in UK higher education, focusing on student-led approaches, representation, and critical thinking.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Society for Experimental Biology

Rethinking the "Gypsy" Retrotransposon

Explore the impact of naming conventions in genetics, focusing on the "gypsy" retrotransposon, and discuss the importance of inclusive terminology in scientific research and education.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Society for Experimental Biology

Christmas Tradition - Structure, Ecology and Evolution of Mistletoes

Explore mistletoe's ecology, evolution, and unique parasitic lifestyle. Learn about its diversity, morphology, and adaptations, as well as its ecological importance and responses to environmental changes.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Society for Experimental Biology

Differential Sensitivity to Warming and Hypoxia During Development

Exploring physiological responses of Chinook salmon to warming and hypoxia during early development, with implications for conservation in changing environments.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Society for Experimental Biology

How Microbes Melt Glaciers and Ice Sheets

Explore how microbes impact glaciers and ice sheets, from altering physical properties to affecting climate change, in this fascinating look at Earth's least-studied biome.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Society for Experimental Biology

Understanding the Unique Physiology of Elasmobranchs for Their Conservation

Explore elasmobranch physiology and its role in conservation efforts. Learn about metabolic responses, environmental challenges, and biochemical markers in these unique marine species.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Society for Experimental Biology

LINC-Complex Mediated Positioning of the Vegetative Nucleus Is Involved in Calcium and ROS Signaling in Arabidopsis Pollen Tubes

Explore LINC complex's role in nuclear positioning, calcium signaling, and ROS in Arabidopsis pollen tubes, with implications for plant reproduction and stress responses.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Society for Experimental Biology

A Role for Plant LINC Complexes in Male Fertility and Stomatal Function

Explore plant LINC complexes' role in male fertility and stomatal function, focusing on nuclear envelope proteins, pollen tube development, and stomatal closure mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Society for Experimental Biology

The Science of Animal Sentience - Could Snails Be Sentient?

Explore animal sentience through snail behavior, examining nociception, taste aversion, self-awareness, and cognitive bias to understand potential consciousness in invertebrates.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Society for Experimental Biology

The Science of Animal Sentience - Evidence for Sentience in Fishes

Explore fish sentience and welfare through evidence-based research, examining positive and negative emotions, fear contagion, and implications for experimental biology and animal ethics.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Society for Experimental Biology

The Science of Animal Sentience - Sentience and the Precautionary Principle

Explore animal sentience, its ethical implications, and the precautionary principle in policy-making. Learn about evidence types and guidelines for assessing sentience across species.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Society for Experimental Biology

Sentience - Behaviour, Physiology and Pain Sensation in Reptiles

Explore reptile sentience, behavior, and pain perception through cutting-edge research. Gain insights into reptile diversity, cognition, and physiological responses to pain stimuli.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Society for Experimental Biology

The Science of Animal Sentience - The Kraken Is Awake - Some Thoughts on Consciousness and Sentience in Cephalopods

Explore cephalopod consciousness and sentience, delving into their perception, learning abilities, and potential for pain experience in this thought-provoking presentation.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Society for Experimental Biology

The Science of Animal Sentience - Exploration into the Minds of Our Fellow Animals

Explore animal sentience, its history, and measurement methods. Discover evidence for reptile and insect consciousness, and learn about empathy and nonverbal communication in animals.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk